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Daily MailSpace-age sickbay that diagnoses disease without need for testsDaily MailA sickbay that uses space-age technology to diagnose diseases ranging from stomach bugs to cancer has been unveiled at a British hospital. The first of its kind, it cont…
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BBC NewsHIV efforts 'woefully inadequate'BBC NewsThe Department of Health said with no cure, prevention and safe sex were key. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) spreads through bodily fluids and attacks the body's immune system, reduci…
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Number of AZ children enrolled in KidsCare dropsHouston ChronicleWASHINGTON — The number of children enrolled in a state-federal health insurance program for youth on the brink of poverty has plummeted from a peak of 66317 in May 2008 to 16662 this m…
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Abortion and mental health: quantitative synthesis and analysis of research …British Journal of PsychiatryResults Women who had undergone an abortion experienced an 81% increased risk of mental health problems, and nearly 10% of the incidence of ment…
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When Dog Size Matters – Tips to Help Maintain Dog's WeightDigitalJournal.com (press release)Scout & Zoe's announces tips to help dog owners prevent obesity. Ensuring a dog maintains a healthy weight requires a plan combining a sensible diet…
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shropshirestar.comWomen who have abortions 'face double the risk of mental health problems'Daily MailWomen who have abortions are at risk of severe mental health problems, according to a study. The research found that those who undergo abortion…
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Bill to regulate California health insurance rates is shelvedLos Angeles TimesLos Angeles Assemblyman Mike Feuer doesn't have enough votes in the California Senate to pass a rate-regulation bill that health insurance companies, healthcare providers…
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Gene therapy halts 'bubble boy' immune diseaseNursing TimesThe news also highlights the potential for using gene therapy to treat a number of other genetic conditions, although it should be emphasised that there is no guarantee that these disea…
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ChronogramGive Up Gluten To Ease Celiac DiseaseHealthNewsDigest.comBy UT Southwestern Medical Center (HealthNewsDigest.com) – People with chronic diarrhea, constipation or painful bloating may be suffering from celiac disease, a condition that affects …
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Gas Station Leak Blamed For Health ProblemsWDIV DetroitAccording to the lawsuit, the problem dates back six years, when underground leaks were discovered in a hose that connects the underground gas tank and the pumps. The gas station owner acknowledged…
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